Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
China, Korea
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Aristate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
PRUNUS mume
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Japanese Apricot
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
जापानी खुबानी
In German
Madagaskarpalme
japanische Aprikose
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
abricot japonais
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
albaricoque japonés
In Greek
Pachypodium
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Apricot japonês
In Polish
Pachypodium
japońska morela
In Latin
Mandacaru
Persicum Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot
Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.